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This collection brings to life forgotten stories of the Civil War from both sides of the conflict. How did Union generals capture General Robert E. Lee's battle plans just before Antietam? Which Confederate victories delayed the Emancipation Proclamation? What factors turned the tides of the battle of Gettysburg? These and other secrets of the Civil War are examined in this dramatic and comprehensive collection featuring sweeping battle reenactments and historical experts.
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This collection brings to life forgotten stories of the Civil War from both sides of the conflict. How did Union generals capture General Robert E. Lee's battle plans just before Antietam? Which Confederate victories delayed the Emancipation Proclamation? What factors turned the tides of the battle of Gettysburg? These and other secrets of the Civil War are examined in this dramatic and comprehensive collection featuring sweeping battle reenactments and historical experts.
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Episode 1
Featuring never-before-seen photographs, letters and artifacts, this program provides clues and evidence to some of the biggest Union mysteries of the Civil War.
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Episode 2
Featuring never-before-seen photographs, letters and artifacts, this program provides clues and evidence to some of the biggest Union mysteries of the Civil War.
Where to watch The Untold Secrets of the Civil War
Episode 3
Featuring never-before-seen photographs, letters and artifacts, this program provides clues and evidence to some of the biggest Union mysteries of the Civil War.
Where to watch The Untold Secrets of the Civil War
Episode 4
Featuring never-before-seen photographs, letters and artifacts, this program provides clues and evidence to some of the biggest Union mysteries of the Civil War.
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Episode 5
Features some of the greatest and most seldom-told Confederate tales. From the most-revered generals to the unsung men who served on the front lines, this episode provides illuminating accounts of their little-known histories.
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Episode 6
Features some of the greatest and most seldom-told Confederate tales. From the most-revered generals to the unsung men who served on the front lines, this episode provides illuminating accounts of their little-known histories.
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Episode 7
Features some of the greatest and most seldom-told Confederate tales. From the most-revered generals to the unsung men who served on the front lines, this episode provides illuminating accounts of their little-known histories.
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Episode 8
Features some of the greatest and most seldom-told Confederate tales. From the most-revered generals to the unsung men who served on the front lines, this episode provides illuminating accounts of their little-known histories.
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Episode 9
This episode brings to life stories from the most important single battle of the Civil War, and from other engagements too!
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Episode 10
This episode brings to life stories from the most important single battle of the Civil War, and from other engagements too!
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Episode 11
A visceral immersion into the world of a Civil War Soldier, this episode tells riveting tales from both sides of the battlefield with dramatic reenactments.
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Episode 12
A visceral immersion into the world of a Civil War Soldier, this episode tells riveting tales from both sides of the battlefield with dramatic reenactments.
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Episode 13
This episode tells the inside story of the 72,000 horses and mules that played critical roles at Gettysburg. It also uncovers the close relationship between the soldiers of the Civil War and the animals that served them.
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Episode 14
An interview with Ronald F. Maxwell on working with horses in moves
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Episode 15
Overview of how Gettysburg has shaped our nation.
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Episode 16
The Cost of Freedom - When General Robert E. Lee's battle plans fall into the hands of the Union Army, the result is the single bloodiest day in American history!
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Episode 17
An Interview with Ronald F. Maxwell, the Director of Gettysburg and Gods and Generals
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Episode 18
An overview of both Union and Confederate campaigns during the Civil War.
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An overview of both Union and Confederate campaigns during the Civil War.
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